Project Management Manager

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Description:
Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for the top-level leadership of Sustaining Engineering (SE) and Recertification projects and related work stream activities for medical device products within the cardiovascular field. The scope of projects will include all product support activities from first launch to the end of product life for multiple products in several business units. Project size will range from small one-off tests to large process improvement and recertification activities. Recertification projects will involve heavy regulatory focus and engagement with the Regulatory Affairs department. Other projects may include Design Transfers from other sites or corporate initiatives. Multiple project assignments will be handled simultaneously by the PM, usually 10-15 projects at a time. Dedicated cross-functional team members from R&D, Design Assurance, Packaging, and Operations will be available for project activities. The PM will need to identify the resources required for assigned project activities and form teams as required to complete the activities. The PM will identify and coordinate all activities required to complete the project or task through the team and ensure its timely completion ensuring current policies and practices are followed and keeping accurate documentation. Must lead team effectively ensuring good cross-functional communications and providing input to functional managers on team and team member performance. High-level plans and schedules will be required on larger projects. Many of the projects will surface as unplanned activities, thereby requiring constant prioritization and workload adjustments. The ability to assess business risk and prioritize tasks among many activities will be a key skill to have for this position. Must identify, communicate, and manage moderate levels of technical risk. Tasks must be delegated and managed among team members as appropriate to their skill level and risk to the project. The ability to elevate issues and clear barriers to team progress will be tantamount to success in this role. Conflicts must be quickly resolved and functional management involved as required to ensure timely project completion. Some long term planning will be required for this role, but the primary focus for this position will be on execution. Frequent contact with internal personnel in both R&D and Operations at various management levels will be required. Presentations will occasionally be made to upper management.

Qualified candidate should have 7-10 years of professional experience with at least 3 years of relevant project management experience. 4-year Bachelors degree required, preferably in engineering. PMP certification a plus. Experience in both new product development and post launch product support activities preferred, with the most emphasis placed on post launch work. Broad product knowledge across multiple product types and technologies is preferred over individual product expertise. Knowledge of regulatory standards and medical device manufacturing is a plus. Strong organization and execution skills will be required, as well as a demonstrated ability to confidently handle the top responsibility for project completion.

This job provides visa sponsorship.

Requirements:
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Education: Bachelor

Experience: More than 5 years

Travel: None

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Job Created: Sat Sep 05 2009 04:27:17 AM
Last Modified: Sat Sep 05 2009 04:27:17 AM